Pine Street Presbyterian Church in
the City of Harrisburg
December 05, 2021 Second Sunday of Advent
GATHERING IN THE PRESENCE OF THE RISEN CHRIST
VOLUNTARY Chorale Prelude on HYFRYDOL
SALUTATION
One: This is the day the Lord has made; Many: let us rejoice and be glad in it.
LIGHTING OF ADVENT CANDLES
One: As we reflect on the foundation of our faith in our lives we gather together around the candle of peace.
Many: The home we long for is a home that knows peace
One: peace that rests between us and our grief, peace around our anxiety, peace between us and our self-criticism,
Many: The home we long for is a home that knows peace —
One: peace amidst our relationships, peace at the core of our being, peace hovering through and in our world.
Many: The home we long for is a home that knows peace.
Paul Manz
Matthew McMahan, organ
Marshall Gruver
Michael and Carol Putt
One: So today we light the candle of peace as a reminder and as a prayer.
† HYMN #376 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling HYFRYDOL
† Those able are invited to stand Bold text is read or sung by all
† PRAYER OF CONFESSION
The Rev. Heather M. Sigler
Holy God: When John was Born, Zechariah leaned down and whispered words of love into his ear. We know that you do the same for us, day in and day out, yet we fail to hear it. We forget that in the beginning we were made good. We doubt that we could possibly be enough. We hustle for our self-worth and wear ourselves out aiming for perfection. We deflect words of praise. We hide behind shiny first impressions. Forgive us. Trusting our worth is the hardest job. Open our ears as you open our hearts, so that we might rest on the foundation of goodness you have laid for us. Gratefully we pray. Amen.
SILENCE FOR PERSONAL CONFESSION
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† KYRIE † ASSURANCE OF PARDON † GLORIA
READING AND HEARING THE WORD
PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION
FIRST LESSON Malachi 3:1-4
One: The Word of the Lord.
Many: Thanks be to God.
Estelle Hartranft
†HYMN #13 Prepare the Way BEREDEN VÄG FÖR HERRAN
LESSON FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
SECOND LESSON Philippians 1:3-11
THIRD LESSON Luke 3:1-6
SERMON "CLOSE TO HOME – Laying the Foundation" The Rev. Sigler
† AFFIRMATION OF FAITH
The Apostles' Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and buried; he descended into hell; the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty; from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost; the holy catholic church; the communion of saints; the forgiveness of sins; the resurrection of the body; and the life everlasting. Amen.
† THE PEACE
One: The peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Many: And also with you.
PARISH LIFE (Please sign the Friendship Register)
Focus - Women’s Retreat Marna Holt
THE OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS TO GOD
(Text 267-367-4910 to give)
ANTHEM Every Valley Shall Be Exalted G. F. Handel
Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill made low; the crooked straight, and the rough places plain.
PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS † PRAYER OF DEDICATION
SEALING THE WORD
SACRAMENT OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
One: The Lord be with you.
Many: And also with you.
One: Lift up your hearts.
Many: We lift them to the Lord.
One: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.
Many: It is right to give God thanks and praise.
COMMUNION PRAYER …In unending hymns of praise:
The prayer continues. Great is the mystery of faith:
INTERCESSION, SUPPLICATION, AND CONSECRATION
One: In your mercy, Many: Lord, hear our prayer.
LORD'S PRAYER
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
One: The gifts of God for the people of God.
Many: Let us keep the feast.
DISTRIBUTION OF THE BREAD AND CUP
BEARING AND FOLLOWING THE WORD OF GOD INTO THE WORLD
YMN Together We Serve SAN ANSELMO
BENEDICTION
† CHORAL BENEDICTION God, Be the Love to Search and Keep Me R. B. Colligan (Choir and Congregation)
VOLUNTARY March Religieuse Alexandre Guilmant (Based on "Lift Up Your Heads" from Handel's MESSIAH)
LEADING IN WORSHIP TODAY
The Rev. Heather M. Sigler, Parish Associate Joseph W. Garrison, Minister of Music and Worship Estelle Hartranft, Lector Marshall Gruver, Worship Assistant Timothy Lupia, Tenor Matthew McMahan, piano/organ
The Chancel Choir
R EMEMBER IN PRAYER
Michael Shoemaker
FLOWER D EDICATION
The flowers at the pulpit are given to the glory of God and in loving memory of the December birthdays of her parents, Esther and Russell Gelwicks by Barbara Neff.
Copyright Notice
Hymns in the bulletin are used with permission under OneLicense.net #A-71074. All rights reserved.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NOTICES
DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Sunday, December 5 – 4:00 pm A Festival of Lessons and Carols
Wednesday, December 8 – 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom - The Habit of Peace with Deborah Port
Sunday, December 12 - 8:45 am Sunday School – 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Heather Sigler, Preaching
Wednesday, December 15 – 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom - The Habit of Joy with Deborah Port
Thursday, December 16 - 11:30 am Wreaths Across America, Dauphin County Cemetery, Gibson Blvd., Harrisburg – Last day to order poinsettias
Friday, December 17 – 6:00 pm 3rd in the Burg - Informal Carol Sing 7-8:30pm
Sunday, December 19 - 8:45 am Sunday School – 10:00 am Worship, The Rev. Heather Sigler, Preaching
Tuesday, December 21 - 7:00 pm Longest Night Service – Online ONLY www.pinestreet.org
Wednesday, December 22 – 7:00 pm Adult Forum via Zoom - The Habit of Love with Deborah Port
Friday, December 24 - 7:30 pm Candlelight Christmas Eve Service –The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated
Sunday, December 26 - NO Sunday School – 10:00 am Informal service of Worship, Carols and Stories
COVID-19 UPDATE
In compliance with The PA Dept of Health, the session requests that all individuals, no matter their vaccination status, wear masks in public indoor settings where there is a substantial or high transmission rate. Session asks worshipers to comply with these guidelines in consideration of the well-being of children, the immunocompromised, and others who are not eligible to receive the vaccine.
